Outer drive-shaft universal joint
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Outer drive-shaft universal joint
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Cleaning when changing rubber gaiter
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Make sure the shaft and gaiter are clean. Fasten the drive shaft in a vice.
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2.
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Loosen the clamps on the outer universal joint and press the rubber gaiter a way up the shaft. Clean the joint from grease.
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3.
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Expand the circlip and tap off the universal joint from the shaft with a hammer and a brass drift.
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4.
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Turn the bearing so that the steel balls can be removed.
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Turn the inner steel ball cage so that it can be removed out of the outer cage.
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6.
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Lift out the outer cage.
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7.
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Wipe balls and other parts clean.
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Fit a new rubber gaiter on shaft.
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2.
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Place the outer cage in the universal joint.
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3.
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Place the inner cage in the outer cage and turn it so that the steel balls can be positioned.
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5.
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Fill the universal joint with 80 gram new grease of type Molycote VN 2461 C, see
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6.
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Press the drive shaft into the universal joint.
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7.
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Place the new rubber gaiter in the correct position and fit new clamps.
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